CAVE KAYAKING TOURS IN HANOI

15 Cave Kayaking Tours in Hanoi Worth the Trip

44 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The 15 best cave kayaking tours in Hanoi you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far down it goes. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

1.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus, then cruise for 5 to 6 hours with guide-led visits to Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and a kayaking or bamboo-boat stop. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Max are often praised for clear communication.

“This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Everything—from the pickup in Hanoi to the drop-off—was well organized. The places we visited along the way were beautiful, and ending the trip with a sunset in Halong Bay was truly Read more”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Boarding at Tuan Chau Island and settling into the cruise
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

2.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, then cruise among limestone islets, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, and Sam are known for keeping the large group moving.

“This trip is great, our tour guild Henry is so friendly and well organized. Both the Car and boat are clean and nice, lunch has a lot choices.”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - The Hanoi to Tuan Chau ride takes patience
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

3.Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with a seafood lunch aboard the Dragonfly Cruise, a guided visit to Thien Cung Cave, and 45 minutes by kayak or bamboo boat. English and Vietnamese guides such as Harry, Benjamin, and Linh have helped make this a friendly, well-paced choice.

“It was a very well organized tour. Benjamin our tour guide was very funny and informative. It was a lot of fun and you felt well looked after. Thanks. 🤗”

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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak - Boarding Diamond Era at Halong International Port
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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

4.Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,301 reviews · from $48

Spend a long day from Hanoi on Diamond Era Cruise, sailing Halong Bay with stops at Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Titop Island. You get expressway transport, buffet lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, a guide, and sunset tea. Guides such as Richie, Johnny, Tom, and Andy have earned especially warm praise.

“Loved the trip. Pickup to drop off. All the activities, lunch and tea. It was a bit crowded for me. But I guess it will be as I went on Dec 25th.”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - The Hanoi pickup and 2.5-hour expressway ride
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

5.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Leave Hanoi at 8:30 for a 9 to 11-hour Halong Bay trip with an English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, and a private car. Guides include Hai, Robert, Gam, Jacky, and Lyn. The route aims for quieter lagoons and striking limestone islands.

“My husband and I had a fantastic time on this private boat and I would definitely recommend the experience. I felt it was a great value for the money to have an entire 48-person boat (plus staff!) for just me and my husband for 4 hours. We alRead more”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

6.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

You leave Hanoi around 8:15 for a full day on Halong Bay. The trip combines a six-hour cruise, seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or bamboo boating, and a sunset party. Guide Duy has earned praise for smooth organization, while food and crowded stops are worth considering.

“Excellent tour in Ha long Bay with Duy. The process was smooth and he guided us throughout all activities. The boat was nice, although the food was not that great. Ha Long Bay is worth visiting even though there are so many tourists.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - Kayaking or a bamboo boat ride
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

7.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim or relax on the beach, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat ride. Guides such as Sam and Hercules have earned praise for friendly, clear service.

“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer - Hang Luon, where the kayaking is the best part
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

8.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39

Spend a full day from Hanoi exploring Ha Long Bay by boat, with a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon kayaking or bamboo boats, and swimming or hiking at Ti Top Island. Guides such as Huy, Duc, Viet, and Thuc keep the busy schedule moving, but expect crowds and a long day.

“Even though the drive was a long one Ben, the tour guide was very entertaining and informative. The sights were enjoyable and educational. Well done.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Boarding at Tuan Chau Island and settling into the cruise
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

9.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Spend a long, active day cruising Halong Bay from Hanoi. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat near Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, and return after a fruit-and-cake sunset snack. English-speaking guides such as Ken, Phong, and Linh lead the trip.

“It was memorable trip with three wonderful stops and the speed boat experience was wonderful and the lunch and food onboard was nice”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island on the first afternoon
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

10.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night aboard a small-group Halong Bay cruise with an ocean-view cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Tom, and Tung have earned strong praise, but check the transfer fee and exact ship before booking.

“The time we spent on the boat was one of our favorite days of our honeymoon and our life. (This review is worth the read; we had some major learning moments) // The good: The staff was incredible- warm, inviting, completely on top of tRead more”

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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way - Boarding Cozy Bay Boutique
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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

11.CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · from $122

Cruise Ha Long Bay for two days from Hanoi with Cozy Bay Boutique. Expect an intimate group, fast expressway transfers, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, a pearl farm, Vietnamese meals, and a spring noodle roll class. Guides may include Duong, Tam, or Tim Tam.

“We were told the 3star cruise was in maintenance, so happy to upgrade us to 4 star instead. However, the boat is definitely NOT a 4 star standard as it was very basic, cozy but a bit run down, which serves very average food. The guide Read more”

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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak - Lunch on the boat and the first views of Halong Bay
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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

12.Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay for a full day of cave exploring, kayaking or bamboo boating, Titop Island views, swimming, seafood lunch, and sunset wine. Guides such as Tom, Sunny, and Tinh keep the busy schedule moving, while the $40 price offers strong value.

“Chuong was so nice and the whole experience is really worth it!”

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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch - The 2.5-hour ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Port
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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

13.Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $44

Spend a full day reaching Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, then cruise for about five hours past Dog Rock, Incense Burner, and Fighting Chicken Rock. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and hike Ti Top Island with guides such as Tony, Ngoc, Max, or Lee.

“Tony was the best guide possible! Very thoughtful and informative, while keeping the spirit of the group fun and light. we had an awesome day and we were also very lucky with the weather. With this tour you get a great value for money with a lot of activities and sightseeing!”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch - The road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Island
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

14.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $41

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay, with a coach transfer, scenic cruise, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boating, seafood lunch, and a sunset party. Guides such as Tony, Max, Toan, and Nam are praised for their energy and care.

“It was great day, great tour with our friend Tony. Very nice, fun, and experienced guide we had. Ha long bay was beautiful and we had so much fun!!”

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Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive - The road from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
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Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive

15.Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · from $16Best value

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, cruising among limestone pillars, stopping at Hon Ga Choi and Dinh Huong islets, kayaking or taking a bamboo boat at Ba Hang, and walking through Thien Cung Cave. Group, small-group, and private options are available.

“The very knowledgeable tour guide and the wonderful Halong Bay experience showing the numerous bay area and the wonderful cave visits”

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All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming - Day one: caves, islands, and the first sunset
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All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

16★ 5.0All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, SwimmingFrom $290346 reviews

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